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Church’s Texas Chicken (formerly Church’s Chicken) is coming soon to 7722 Harford Rd. in Parkville, MD, according to a report by Randy Lerman. The new location will replace the former family-owned Greek restaurant, Pita Pan, marking the first Church’s Chicken in Maryland.
The restaurant has been reported as being the first in Maryland, but it’s the first since the branding changed and not the first in the company’s existence with several locations across the state in previous decades. According to the Church’s website, it will be the only current Maryland location.
Founded in San Antonio, TX, in 1952 by George W. Church Sr. and now based in Atlanta, GA, Church’s Texas Chicken—along with its sister brand, Texas Chicken, outside the U.S.—is one of the world’s largest quick-service chicken restaurant chains. The brands specialize in Original and Spicy Chicken, prepared fresh throughout the day in small batches, hand-battered and double-breaded. Their menu also features tenders, sandwiches, freshly baked Honey-Butter Biscuits™, and classic home-style sides at a great value. With over 1,500 locations in 23 countries and system-wide sales exceeding $1.4 billion, the chain has a strong global presence. Owned by High Bluff Capital Partners since 2021, Church’s celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2022.
Signage indicating “coming soon” is already in place, and social media videos suggest that Church’s has been preparing for nearly a year. Although an exact opening date has not yet been announced, the launch appears imminent.